Jackfruit Nutrition facts
Jackfruit
Jackfruit is absolutely one of a kind tropical fruit recognized for its unique shape and size. The strong, fruity aroma of its sweet arils (bulbs) can be appreciated from a distance. In common with other tropical fruits such as durian, banana, etc., it is also rich source energy, dietary fiber, minerals, and vitamins, and zero saturated fats and cholesterol, making it into one of the healthy fruits to relish!
Botanically, this popular Asian tropical fruit belongs to the family of Moraceae, of the genus: Artocarpus and is closely related to figs, mulberry, and breadfruit. Scientific name: Artocarpus heterophyllus.
Jackfruit is a huge tree that grows to as high as 30 meters; larger than mango, breadfruit, etc. It grows best in tropical humid, and rainy climates but hardly survives cold and frosty conditions.
It is believed to be native to the Southwestern rain-forests of Southern India. Today, it is widely cultivated in the tropical regions of the Indian subcontinent, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Brazil for its fruit, seeds, and wood.
| Nutrition Principle | Nutrition Value | Percentage of RDA |
|---|---|---|
| Principle | ||
| Energy | 95 Kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 23.5 g | 18% |
| Protein | 1.72 g | 3% |
| Total Fat | 0.64 g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.5 g | 4% |
| Vitamins | ||
| Folates | 24 µg | 6% |
| Niacin | 0.920 mg | 6% |
| Pyridoxine | 0.329 mg | 25% |
| Riboflavin | 0.055 mg | 4% |
| Thiamin | 0.105 mg | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 110 IU | 3.5% |
| Vitamin C | 13.7 mg | 23% |
| Vitamin E | 0.34 mg | 2% |
| Electrolytes | ||
| Sodium | 3 mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 303 mg | 6.5% |
| Minerals | ||
| Calcium | 34 mg | 3.4% |
| Iron | 0.60 mg | 7.5% |
| Magnesium | 37 mg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.197 mg | 8.5% |
| Phosphorus | 36 mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 0.6 mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.42 mg | 4% |
| Phyto-nutrients | ||
| Carotene-ß | 61 µg | -- |
| Crypto-xanthin-ß | 5 µg | -- |
| Lutein-zeaxanthin | 157 µg | -- |